What 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Murphy USA
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Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) received mixed analyst ratings in the latest quarter, with 1 bullish, 2 somewhat bullish, and 1 bearish rating. Analysts updated their price targets, with an average of $385.00, a high of $425.00, and a low of $280.00, reflecting an 11.38% increase from the previous average target. Corey Tarlowe of Jefferies and Ben Bienvenu of Stephens & Co. raised their targets, while Bonnie Herzog of Goldman Sachs also raised hers but maintains a sell rating. Murphy USA operates gasoline products and convenience stores, mostly adjacent to Walmart stores, and has shown strong financial health with a high ROE and ROA but faces revenue challenges.
January 04, 2024 | 12:00 pm
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Murphy USA received mixed analyst ratings with an updated average price target of $385, indicating a positive sentiment. The company's strong financial health metrics may support the stock, but revenue challenges could weigh on investor sentiment.
The mixed analyst ratings with both upgrades and a sell rating create uncertainty, which may lead to a neutral short-term impact on MUSA's stock price. The positive financial health indicators like high ROE and ROA are counterbalanced by the recent revenue decline, making the overall short-term impact on the stock price neutral.
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